The Trader Joe’s Thread

[SportyGirly125]

I know we have threads dedicated to specific beauty brands but I didn’t really see one dedicated or updated for all things Trader Joe’s. It could be beauty, skincare, haircare, household or grocery items. Post your finds here so others could be on a lookout of what to find or is newly released at their local store. It could also be something you think people should try. Their beauty section is so underrated and most people don’t even know they have a beauty aisle.  Their candles and seasonal items are amazing and they always have unique snacks. 

[makeitup305]

@Ispend2much6 if you like Liege waffles, these hit the spot. Much cheaper than other places, too.

[danielledanielle]

I would occasionally (erm, like seasonally, maybe multiple times) to a waffle subscription (yes this exists) but the price has gotten too high.  The other brand I know, with the brothers, it's also so much more than I remember it, so I kind of stockpile these @makeitup305 because I think they might be seasonal.

[makeitup305]

Oh no! @danielledanielle I'll try finding them tomorrow. Sprouts sells some which are bigger and much more expensive. I've occasionally seen a pack at Costco but they haven't shown up in a while. I especially like these because of the portion and the price (besides that awesome liege waffle taste). Sur la Table used to sell a kit to make your own which worked well (maybe they still sell it?) but you have to wait for the dough to rise, which makes it more of a hassle.

[Ispend2much6]

New cookie from France. 🇫🇷 They don’t seem to be made from the usual companies, St. Michelle, etc.

Very good, especially when you hit some specks of sea salt.

The samples they gave away last week were hard and crisp, but these were situated above the freezers so they got a little softer.

 

 

 

 

[danielledanielle]

Anyone else addicted to these???

[Ispend2much6]

@danielledanielle  Haven't tried them.  Root beer barrel candies were a favorite growing up; maybe I should.

[danielledanielle]

Saaaammeee, that nostalgia is what drew me in @Ispend2much6 

[SportyGirly125]

[Ispend2much6]

New items to me.

This was okay. 

If you love tart, you will love this! 

The sauce is viral,  and for good reason!

[SportyGirly125]

[CorgiMommy]

I have to get some of that passion fruit sorbet @SportyGirly125 

[SportyGirly125]

@CorgiMommy @The Guava spread is so good if your store still has it. 

[CorgiMommy]

I purchased it already, it is delicious @SportyGirly125 

[makeitup305]

@SportyGirly125 @CorgiMommy Bonne Maman just came out with one that's pretty good. La Colombina is also delicious. It's super popular/common where I grew up.

[danielledanielle]

 

Anyone tried yet? I'm assuming this is the Bom BOM Dia version and Mineral of Supergoop

[SportyGirly125]

[greeneyedgirl107]

My store just told me that they are no longer doing weekly drawings for clients that bring their own bags.  I'm assuming this is store wide...I already contacted the company to express my displeasure.  Maybe other BICers will do the same  😉 

[WinglessOne]

@greeneyedgirl107  Here in Chicago, the drawings at all TJs (we have several locations) stopped a long time ago… at least a couple years ago, it seems. Maybe longer than that. Since we pay a 10¢ tax per bag provided by a retailer, many of us bring our own bags anyway. (Bag tax used to be 7¢ but was raised this year.) And some of us have carried reusable bags for decades. 

Anyway, I think I’ve only ever entered TJ’s drawing once. I remember filling out a little form, and I’d have forgotten to do it had the cashier not mentioned it—which explains why I never did it again. 😅 It was a good perk for folks who remembered to take advantage, though. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@WinglessOne it's such a fun thing to do...I'm sorry to see it go and I guess I can't expect it to come back given what you've reported. 

[danielledanielle]

Mine stopped doing it 2021.. So I dunno @greeneyedgirl107 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@danielledanielle oh no!